This was a fun visit for me. My Hooters Girl noticed me entering the restaurant wearing a Hooters polo shirt and a Hooters ball cap, and immediately thought I was from the corporate office. (I'm not, and from what I understand if they come unannounced they aren't wearing Hooters branded clothing.) She had a trainee with her and introduced me as "someone from corporate". Poor trainee didn't know if she was serious or not. Anyway between her and the trainee I was served promptly and had a side order of pleasant conversation. My meal of a buffalo chicken sandwich and fries was enjoyable.
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Iama C.
Iama Critic Rating - Hooters - 5 Stars 5195 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC Overall: 5 star reviews should be reserved only for the best experiences. Yes you can go to Hooters and not care one hoot about what your waitress looks like. And we are glad we did because our experience was one of the best we ever had, simply incredible service and utterly fantastic food. $8.99 - Cobb Salad - 5 Stars This salad was outrageously packed with stuff. And then I added some Mahi Mahi for $3.49 and made it the KING of COBBS! Regardless if you order it standard or outrageous, this is a must have salad and could be a meal all by itself. $6.99 - Big Dipper Chili Cheese Fries - 5 Stars These fries are incredibly hard to eat without getting messy. If you are on a date, avoid this appetizer because one way or another that cheese is going to get on you, your clothes or your date. But this is also the best chili cheese fries I ever tasted and it's a big bowl of fries too! Simply fantastic! $8.99 - Fish Sandwich - 4 Stars This sandwich fairs comparably to some of the best fish sandwiches we have ever had. The curly fries were unique and tasted good. I loved the pickle and wanted another one. I wanted more spice on my fries, and my waitress brought me some, and that is what makes a great waitress. She fixes problems and turns your 3 star fries into 4 star fries! $4.99 - Onion Rings - 4 Stars These rings were very good, light and crispy, but after having onion rings at Cheddar's Casual Cafe, this onion rings just aren't the best anymore. $5.50 - Bowl of Chili - 4 Stars $1 of this price was for extra cheese and onion. This may not be tournament quality chili, but it is very good for the price. $3.99 - Key Lime Pie - 5 Stars $3.99 - Caramel Fudge Cheesecake - 5 Stars Finally an affordable desert that is big enough to stand up straight. And look at that gorgeous presentation. By this time I believe our incredible waitress and the chef were just showing off. But frankly why shouldn't they? This cheesecake and pie were slices of heaven. OUR WAITRESS: A fantastic waitress is fantastic regardless of what she looks like. We could have been a group of blind guys and Lisa L. still would have been one of the best waitresses ever to serve 5 Star Restaurant Reviews. So to make our point we didn't take a picture of her, we took a picture of her badge! Lisa L. sets the service bar for what every waitress ought to provide. She was fun, courteous, fast, provided everything we wanted, fix the problems we had and most of all she was actually interested in the enjoyment of all my guests. For this incredible service Lisa received a 50% tip!
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Rick T.
Every four to five years I decide to give Hooters another chance to see if things have improved food-wise.They have not, the boneless wings were chewy and seasoned beyond belief. Fries were Luke warm and tasted stale, I had to use the ole ranch to get them down as I was starving. The servers and waitresses were nice but interrupted me and manager as we were talking business constantly. I like when when people check on me but this was way too much. Finally I don't need any damn souvenirs or key chains today or shirts it's not the 80's anymore. Maybe the only thing Hooters is good for is to have a beer at the bar and watch a football game. Food is poor at best, see you in about 5 yrs.
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Julie D.
It seemed pretty dead for a Sunday afternoon so we guessed we would have an attentive server... This was not the case.... This is your average bar food type of place.. nothing special but women in tight small clothing.. but we aren't here for the girls.. at least I wasn't.. When we got seated she came to our service quickly and got our orders quickly which was great! But once she gave us our food we never saw her again until it was time to get the bill. She never asked us if we were ok or if the food was made exactly how we wanted it. She never gave us a refill on our drinks so when we ordered our spicy wings, we had to endure the spices and subtle them with the ice we had in our cup. When she did come around to give us our check she finally refilled our drinks but got the wrong type. I am very disappointed on the service we received but had no complaints on our food. Next time I come to this joint I'm just going to sit at the bar... At least I know I will get some good booze and wings.
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Alex C.
Eating here with a party of 15 and one is a birthday boy. Having a blast a as can imagine and the environment is just right. Lots of wings spicy and mild, burgers and sliders. What else do you expect? Flavored drinks and plenty of water for everyone. Well, if that description isn't enough, check it out yourself.
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Thomas A.
Great experience at hooters. Like all the others but the customer service was great by Cassia. Made sure my drink was never empty and made sure I was enjoying my food. She also recommended some sauce that was spicy but I enjoyed it. Better than other hooters in Columbia
(5)
Timothy K.
If I could post negative stars I would post a negative five stars. This place is completely unprofessional! Placed an order online which stated it would be ready in 30 minutes, and yet an hour and a half later, even after talking to the manager twice, still no food. The manager was nice enough to refund my money however at around the two hour mark enough was enough. I would NEVER, I repeat NEVER recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy!
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Jaime M.
The shrimp po boy is very good. The fried pickles are my favorite. I stop in about once per week to get these. I usually call in and my food is ready when I get there but the girl at the bar normally takes her time getting to me.
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Nathan G.
It's Hooters! Excellent wings, great chips, football games (along with 39 TVs located throughout), and a fair amount of breasts! Oh and the chicken is good too Lol Not to mention,the sight seeing is phenomenal! All in all, I give it 5/5 for being a genuine place to eat at a fair price and a great place to go with friends. Awesome atmosphere!
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Nate M.
Not very good beer selection. Boneless wings weren't all that great. Horrible bar service. Haven't been here in years and now I remember why
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Music : Background Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Coat Check : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Charlie F.
This was a fun visit for me. My Hooters Girl noticed me entering the restaurant wearing a Hooters polo shirt and a Hooters ball cap, and immediately thought I was from the corporate office. (I'm not, and from what I understand if they come unannounced they aren't wearing Hooters branded clothing.) She had a trainee with her and introduced me as "someone from corporate". Poor trainee didn't know if she was serious or not. Anyway between her and the trainee I was served promptly and had a side order of pleasant conversation. My meal of a buffalo chicken sandwich and fries was enjoyable.
(4)Iama C.
Iama Critic Rating - Hooters - 5 Stars 5195 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC Overall: 5 star reviews should be reserved only for the best experiences. Yes you can go to Hooters and not care one hoot about what your waitress looks like. And we are glad we did because our experience was one of the best we ever had, simply incredible service and utterly fantastic food. $8.99 - Cobb Salad - 5 Stars This salad was outrageously packed with stuff. And then I added some Mahi Mahi for $3.49 and made it the KING of COBBS! Regardless if you order it standard or outrageous, this is a must have salad and could be a meal all by itself. $6.99 - Big Dipper Chili Cheese Fries - 5 Stars These fries are incredibly hard to eat without getting messy. If you are on a date, avoid this appetizer because one way or another that cheese is going to get on you, your clothes or your date. But this is also the best chili cheese fries I ever tasted and it's a big bowl of fries too! Simply fantastic! $8.99 - Fish Sandwich - 4 Stars This sandwich fairs comparably to some of the best fish sandwiches we have ever had. The curly fries were unique and tasted good. I loved the pickle and wanted another one. I wanted more spice on my fries, and my waitress brought me some, and that is what makes a great waitress. She fixes problems and turns your 3 star fries into 4 star fries! $4.99 - Onion Rings - 4 Stars These rings were very good, light and crispy, but after having onion rings at Cheddar's Casual Cafe, this onion rings just aren't the best anymore. $5.50 - Bowl of Chili - 4 Stars $1 of this price was for extra cheese and onion. This may not be tournament quality chili, but it is very good for the price. $3.99 - Key Lime Pie - 5 Stars $3.99 - Caramel Fudge Cheesecake - 5 Stars Finally an affordable desert that is big enough to stand up straight. And look at that gorgeous presentation. By this time I believe our incredible waitress and the chef were just showing off. But frankly why shouldn't they? This cheesecake and pie were slices of heaven. OUR WAITRESS: A fantastic waitress is fantastic regardless of what she looks like. We could have been a group of blind guys and Lisa L. still would have been one of the best waitresses ever to serve 5 Star Restaurant Reviews. So to make our point we didn't take a picture of her, we took a picture of her badge! Lisa L. sets the service bar for what every waitress ought to provide. She was fun, courteous, fast, provided everything we wanted, fix the problems we had and most of all she was actually interested in the enjoyment of all my guests. For this incredible service Lisa received a 50% tip!
(5)Rick T.
Every four to five years I decide to give Hooters another chance to see if things have improved food-wise.They have not, the boneless wings were chewy and seasoned beyond belief. Fries were Luke warm and tasted stale, I had to use the ole ranch to get them down as I was starving. The servers and waitresses were nice but interrupted me and manager as we were talking business constantly. I like when when people check on me but this was way too much. Finally I don't need any damn souvenirs or key chains today or shirts it's not the 80's anymore. Maybe the only thing Hooters is good for is to have a beer at the bar and watch a football game. Food is poor at best, see you in about 5 yrs.
(2)Julie D.
It seemed pretty dead for a Sunday afternoon so we guessed we would have an attentive server... This was not the case.... This is your average bar food type of place.. nothing special but women in tight small clothing.. but we aren't here for the girls.. at least I wasn't.. When we got seated she came to our service quickly and got our orders quickly which was great! But once she gave us our food we never saw her again until it was time to get the bill. She never asked us if we were ok or if the food was made exactly how we wanted it. She never gave us a refill on our drinks so when we ordered our spicy wings, we had to endure the spices and subtle them with the ice we had in our cup. When she did come around to give us our check she finally refilled our drinks but got the wrong type. I am very disappointed on the service we received but had no complaints on our food. Next time I come to this joint I'm just going to sit at the bar... At least I know I will get some good booze and wings.
(3)Alex C.
Eating here with a party of 15 and one is a birthday boy. Having a blast a as can imagine and the environment is just right. Lots of wings spicy and mild, burgers and sliders. What else do you expect? Flavored drinks and plenty of water for everyone. Well, if that description isn't enough, check it out yourself.
(4)Thomas A.
Great experience at hooters. Like all the others but the customer service was great by Cassia. Made sure my drink was never empty and made sure I was enjoying my food. She also recommended some sauce that was spicy but I enjoyed it. Better than other hooters in Columbia
(5)Timothy K.
If I could post negative stars I would post a negative five stars. This place is completely unprofessional! Placed an order online which stated it would be ready in 30 minutes, and yet an hour and a half later, even after talking to the manager twice, still no food. The manager was nice enough to refund my money however at around the two hour mark enough was enough. I would NEVER, I repeat NEVER recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy!
(1)Jaime M.
The shrimp po boy is very good. The fried pickles are my favorite. I stop in about once per week to get these. I usually call in and my food is ready when I get there but the girl at the bar normally takes her time getting to me.
(3)Nathan G.
It's Hooters! Excellent wings, great chips, football games (along with 39 TVs located throughout), and a fair amount of breasts! Oh and the chicken is good too Lol Not to mention,the sight seeing is phenomenal! All in all, I give it 5/5 for being a genuine place to eat at a fair price and a great place to go with friends. Awesome atmosphere!
(5)Nate M.
Not very good beer selection. Boneless wings weren't all that great. Horrible bar service. Haven't been here in years and now I remember why
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